Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 11, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 March 1935 — Page 9

MARCH 23, 1935.

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Two Large Scale Numbers in Gold Diggers of 1935/ Now at Apollo, Give Film Distinction Pianos and Dancing Girls Employed in Striking Way to Create Spectacles: Wallace Beery Flies in •West Point of the Air’ at Palace. BV WALTER D. HICKMAN ^iqLD DIGGERS OP 1335' will become famous as a movie having Vi two of the most pretentious song and dance numbers that the talking screen has had in a long time. I am rpeakir.g of the piano number and the dance number done on . senes of ■ ages and platforms with unusual camera shots at the end

It is nearly impossible to count the r. .mber of pianos in this production n mber which mixes piano playn.g with -ome marvelous formation of put nos with girLs playing them. The mechanics of this scene put to rest the argument that the legitimate stage could become bigger than the movie screen. The other production number starts with singing

on the part of Dick Powell and then dancers come on on various stage elevations or stairs. This scene looks bigger than three Grand Central stations in New- York. Take time to study the mechanics of this number as it illustrates the tremendous extremes the screen goes to in obtaining

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▼astness. Take time to watch another number—that of the face of a b”autiful girl while singing. The face starts as a riot on the screen and then becomes the size of the screen then forming into a mask which becomes a section of a city. Thus number is extremely modern. It has dash, speed, novelty and. above all. it has distinction. Here i, something nw for the screen. Sandwiched between these elaborate * rm t melodv and dance numbers is the story of a clerk in a fashionable resort hotel who starts a campaign to marry the daughter of the rrhest guest. The richest guest is played in a noisy, funny and eccentric way by Alic’ B’edy. who is always moaning her loss of her fortune when it shrinks i million or two leaving six or seven millions. Gloria Stuart plays the role of the daughter who is courted by Powell. Frank McHugh is the son of the rich woman. Adolphe Menjou is ihe mad producer of the milk i. nd benefit show that Alice Brady ft aances. Hy.ii Herbert is rast as the sap who devotes his life to collecting anuff boxes and geting into trouble with the fair sex. Tile smart comedy is sharply interrupted by throwing in the big production which puts the comedy out of balance with the rest of the production. In other words, this prevents the members of the cast from getting as many laughs as if this comedy farce was played straight. But it is the production numbers which makes this picture different and interesting. Now at the Apotlo. * a a Beery Flies Again IN private life Wallace Beery loves to fly his own airplane and in “West Pom of the Air" he has a chance to >oth act and to enjoy himself in he air. There ha_ been at least three really great air movies. An at*empt has been made in "West Point of the Air” to mix sex into a story that concerns the life of aviators in the

Army. This sets th" air sequences out of focus so to speak and adds nothin? to the movie. There seems to have been too many cooks in putting the story together. Wallace Bren* is cast as Big Mike who is a sergeant and instructor at an Army training field for aviators. Borrv is honest and efficient

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fts Bx Mike hut he is crazy over his son. Little Mike, played by Robert Yminc Little Mike is a otter and he causes death, accidents, heartarhf> and about everythin* else before the movie Roes Hollywood completely and makes a hero out of him at the very end of the story. It is this one-sided characterization of Little Mike which causes the story to be inconsistent and at times even false. Maureen O'Sullivan is cast as the hone>t and true sweetheart of Little Mike. Lewi- Stone looks impressive

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as General Carter of the airfield. James Gleason has several good comedy scenes. Rosalind Russell is cast as Dare, the vampire w*ho nearly wrecks Little Mike. This character does no good to the story as it makes the discipline at the Army training field look like a joke and a fake. The night flying shots at the end of the picture are marvelous. I liked best the shots showing one of the first airplanes ever used by Army aviators. These scenes happen at the end of the picture and actually show how far we really have progressed in aviation. Beery has plenty of chances at comedy in his own way and he has a number of thrilling scenes. There are many thrilling crashes in "West point of the Air." Now at Loew s Palace. a a a ••Laddie” Is Splendid I AST night, the Circle Theater -1 became the center of movie interest all over the country because of the world premiere of Gene Stratton-Porter's "Laddie." Because of its simplicity and honest treatment of the original story, "Laddie" as a movie has the right to the same position of honor which was awarded to "Little Women.” The fact is that

this is the only completely satisfactory Gene Stratton - Porter movie I ever have seen. The director and everybody concerned per mitted the author to tell her own story with out any Hollywood alterations. Here is a story of Indiana soil and the persons who plant seed, till *he earth, love, dream, marry and live honestly

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and simply every day. The story is centered around the efforts of Laddie <John Beal* to break down the unreasonable objection of Mr. Pryor ‘Donald Crisp* to his marriage to Pamela Pryor, known in the story as Princess Pamela. The story as related in this movie is just as fresh, natural and beautiful as when it was first seen on the printed page. Just natural persons—men, women and children—were selected to play the leads. The outstanding performance is that of Virginia Weidler as Little Sister, who becomes a part of the, make-believe love story enacted by the Princess and her brother. Laddie. This 8-vear-old girl is a wonder. She has marvelous eyes, rensative little face that can light up with a magnificent smile. as easily as it can become troubled and lonely. She wears two of the most magrificent pig-tails I have seen in my life time. She has a much bigger opportunity in ’Laddie" than she had in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch." Virginia came all the way from Hollywood tot appear in person at this world premiere of "Laddie" and she will remain making personal appearances daily during the run of the picture. She tells her friends while on the stage the fun she had making the picture, especially when she fell into a pond when she was expected to fall. She sings a song and then recites the prayer which is a big dramatic moment in the movie. If I am not all wrong, there are two national sweethearts on the screen—Virginia Weidler and Shirley Temple. Beal has never appeared to more natural advantage than he does in -Laddie." Dorothy Peterson as Mrs. Stanton and Williard Robertson as Mr. Stanton were the right selections for these roles. Here is a picture of joy. charm and some tragedy. It is for every on" in the world who wants good, clean entertainment. The city and state made quite an event of the premiere at the Circle last night. Virginia and others broadcast in the lobby for 15 minutes over WKBF. S. Barret McCormick was present

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from New York for the premierp. He left this morning for Hollywood. n a Impersonations Please MISS SIBYL BOWAN comes to town this week for another display of her quick-change impersonations of female stage and screen stars. This young woman has a talent or swift transition between the characters she portrays, changing wigs, costumes and make-up before the eyes of the audience. Her characterizations include Marlene Dietrich. Greta Garbo, Beatrice Lillie. Gloria Swanson and Mae West. The entire act is abovt-the-average entertainment. Pat Henning, with his father and mother, are to be seen in an act which has variety as the keynote. Young Henning is an adept comedian and plays with whips, bows and arrows, as well as being an accomplished dancer, singer and juggler. Two Negro boys. Bud Harris and

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3 Augie Clevenger and his orchestra will be presented tonight and tomorrow night on the Indiana Roof. 4 Helen Hayes wall be one of three stars to be seen in “Mary of Scotland,” which opens Monday night for a two-night engagement and a matinee on Tuesday at English’s.

perform in a routine of dancing wilich is fairly entertaining The show is closed by Harry Howard and his "maniacs," who do just about everything in the w ? ay of knock down and drag out slapstick. The picture on view this week is

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Helen Hayes, Philip Merivale and Pauline Frederick Cast in Star Roles of Historical Play Theater Guild Production, Subject of Wide Discussion and Generous Praise. Heralded as Outstanding Event of City Stage Season. Mary OF SCOTLAND” with Helen Hayes, Philip Merivale and Pauline Frederick, will open it? engagement of two nights and Tuesday matinee at English. Monday night. The Theater Guild's production of Maxwell Anderson’s famous play has been the most widely discussed and universally praised performance of the year. It is a play of heroes and brave men bringing distinction to the season and courageous pageantry to the city. So beautifully written, so expertly staged and spoken, it unfolds anew sense of importance in theater-going.

Irish Singer Heard Again at Sh ow boat Gordon Bennett Offering Songs From Noted Road Plays. BY JOHN THOMPSON T ANARUS! HE crew on board Skipper Frank Cantwell’s Showboat is singing "Anchors Aweigh" this week, and they have pulled their "anchor man." pudgy Morrey Brennen. on board for a swift trip. The show which will be seen this Week will be headed by Gordon Bennett, Irish tenor, who stepped off at the Boat earlier in a series long enough to capture a few’ feminine hearts. He will be heard in a series of songs which he sang in famous road shows such as "My Maryland,” arid also a group of popular numbers. Freddie Miller and Grace will be seen in an act of fast tap and eccentric dancing. They have become well known for their rapid rhythm numbers. The two Grace Sisters are booked for a showing of their talents in acrobatic dancing, and Rasha and Rhona, a ballroom dance team, also will perform in a romantic dance sketch. Morrey Brennen, the large "hulk o’ harmony.’ w’hose band has held popular sway over night club frequenters for some months, will present anew set of dance tune arrangements for this week’s show. BBS Popular Duo Retained Pop Juneman’s Embassy is putting on a diplomatic party this week, again starring the tw’o young women w r ho made last week’s frolic a big success. Miss Mabel Van Busum, piano and accordian specialist, and Marian Lewis, song and dance artist, will be on hand to welcome new’ and old friends. tt tt tt Dance Policy Changed Five hours of dancing will be the | Indiana Roof’s outstanding feature I hereafter on Saturday night. The new' policy will go into effect tonight, when music by Augie Clevenger and his orchestra will be played from 9 until 2. Clevenger and his entertaining dance unit will close a one week engagement on the Roof tomorrownight. Their dance audience of the past w’eck has included a number of persons for whom they have ; played during the last three summers at a Lake Tippecanoe resort. Following Clevenger, Slim La Mar will bring his orchestra for its third engagement on the Roof this season. Their attractive Duchin style, bouncing rhythm and an extensive

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The play starts with the return to Scotland of Mary Stuart, played by Helen Hayes, after the death of her husband. Kins Francis II of .France, and carries on up to the time of her incarceration in Carlisle Castle, England. The constant conflict for supremacy waged between Queen Elizabeth of England and Queen Mary of Scotland, provides a dramatic background across which stalk the important personages in their lives including John Knox, the Earl of Bothwell, Lord Darnley, Burghley, Moray, Rizzio, Huntley, Morton and many others. Os special interest to Indianapolis theatergoers is the presence at the head of the cast of Helen Hayes as Mary Stuart, who shares leading honors with Philip Merivale in the role of James Hepburn, Earl of •Bothwell, and with Pauline Frederick in the character of Queen Elizabeth. Others prominent in the cast include George Coulouris. Hugh Buckler, Charles Dalton, Harlanri Tucker, Charles Francis. Leonard Willey. Philip Deigh, Lowell Gilmore and many others. library are three reasons why they are enjoying popularity. They will remain at the Roof until April 3. Patrons of the Roof interested in the tap dance craze, w'hich is sweeping the country, will be offered tap dance instructions from 7:30 to 8:30 each Wednesday, starting March 27, under the direction of Louis Stockman. Any Wednesday night patron of the Roof will eligible to enter tho class free of charge. BBS New Band Booked Beginning tonight Silver’s Supper Club will feature Rodney and His Yo-Ho Band, starring Jack Jackson. This is anew band locally and is knowm for its "hot” tunes. Also beginning Monday, the Silver’s Club will inaugurate dancing on Monday nights instead of Sunday. Andy and Will Andrew Tombes, famous Broadway comedian, is making his movie debut in "Doubting Thomas,” new Will Rogers starring picture. Andy and Will used to play together for Zicgfeld in the "Follies.’’

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